Bringing together the best information on the Internet to support families in the Andover area
Bringing together the best information on the Internet to support families in the Andover area
Home-Start is a charity that offers support for families who have a child under the age of 5 experiencing difficulties. These may be due to health problems, multiple births, isolation or physical and emotional problems being experienced by the parents or children.
The Andover and district scheme currently receives referrals from the Alamein and St Mary's Wards. Over the coming months, the scheme will cover the whole of Andover and the surrounding villages.
Marion Woods is the area co-ordinator.
Provide support for parents. Offer friendship & support from other parents, giving 2 hours a week 'me' time away from the children.
To access this service self-referral or you can be referred by a health visitor or other professional.
The Parent Partnership Service provides impartial advice, information and support to parents/carers of children and young people with special educational needs throughout Hampshire. This is a free service and is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. An answerphone is available out of hours,
PSL, offer support for family members, friends and concerned others affected by someone else's drug use.
24/7 drug information and support line.
One to One Support groups
Training Infomration to carers and professionals.
Family Caring Trust parenting courses for parents of children aged 0-6 years, 5-15 years and teenagers. Day or evening courses 6 - 8 weeks long, 2 hours per session.
Self referral or through health visitor, school nurse, GP, Family Learning referral.
The cost is £15.00 per course for individual or couple. This covers the cost of book, refreshments and contribution towards the creche provision.
Portage is a Home visiting service for children with additional needs from birth to school age.
Support families of children with severe and complex needs aged 0-5 years through keyworker system.
Information, liaison, family support through the families chosen Keyworker.
To access this service, please call or email Karen Anthony at Acorns Early Years Centre.